Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:34
ACCOUNTING
8 Week Session August 23 - October 17
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I--Financial
R+ [17/24] 20041 Lec 019 EVC 8301 MW 5:40pm - 8:10pm OH Floyd, David
Lab 019 EVC 8301 MW 8:10pm - 9:15pm
R+ [16/21] 20042 Lec 030 NRG 4203 TTh 12:00pm - 2:40pm OH Peoples, Reed
Lab 030 NRG 4207 TTh 11:00am - 11:50am
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I -- Non-Business Majors
R [18/21] 15554 Lec 001 NRG 4203 MW 5:45pm - 7:05pm OH Doss, James
Lab 001 NRG 4207 M 4:45pm - 5:35pm
ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual
B+ [17/24] 15556 Lec 002 RRC 3229.00 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nobles, Tracie
ACNT 1347 Federal Income Tax for Partnerships and Corporations
B+ [9/24] 21456 Lec 002 RRC 3323.00 M 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Geppert, June
B+ [20/24] 15557 Lec 001 RRC 1221.00 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nobles, Tracie
ACNT 1370 Accounting Ethics
O+ [21/24] 15558 Lec 001 NRG 4220 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jacobs, Norma
ACNT 1371 Business Applications in Accounting
O+ [16/24] 15559 Lec 001 RGC 124 M 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH White, Denise
O+ [12/24] 15560 Lec 002 RGC 3310 T 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH White, Denise
O+ [16/24] 21410 Lec 003 RGC A257 W 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH White, Denise
ACNT 1392 Special Topics in Accounting Technician
B+ [22/24] 15562 Lec 001 EVC 8306 TTh 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Doss, James
ACNT 1403 Introduction to Accounting I
R [17/24] 15564 Lec 001 EVC 8301 TTh 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Voss, William
Lab 001 EVC 8301 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm
R [17/24] 15565 Lec 002 EVC 8301 TTh 6:00pm - 7:20pm OH Doss, James
Lab 002 EVC 8301 TTh 7:25pm - 8:40pm
R [12/24] 21223 Lec 005 RRC 2214.00 MW 1:50pm - 3:10pm OH Burstall, Alicia
Lab 005 RRC 2214.00 MW 3:15pm - 4:30pm
R [15/24] 21091 Lec 004 RRC 2214.00 TTh 6:45pm - 8:00pm OH Voss, William
Lab 004 RRC 2214.00 TTh 8:05pm - 9:25pm
ACNT 1404 Introduction to Accounting II
B+ [13/24] 15567 Lec 001 EVC 8306 TTh 6:00pm - 7:20pm OH Carr, David
Lab 001 EVC 8306 TTh 7:25pm - 8:40pm
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I--Financial
R+ [19/22] 15523 Lec 010 CYP 2113 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Pumphret, James
Lab 010 CYP 2126 M 12:00pm - 12:55pm
R+ [21/24] 15516 Lec 002 CYP 2126 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Prendergast, Vincent
Lab 002 CYP 2126 T 6:10pm - 7:00pm
R+ [15/21] 15519 Lec 006 NRG 4146 F 10:00am - 12:45pm OH Perkins, Kimberly
Lab 006 NRG 4207 F 9:00am - 9:50am
R+ [18/21] 15533 Lec 025 NRG 4249 MW 10:10am - 11:30am OH Perkins, Kimberly
Lab 025 NRG 4207 M 9:10am - 10:00am
R+ [16/21] 15534 Lec 026 NRG 4207 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Perkins, Kimberly
Lab 026 NRG 4207 W 1:25pm - 2:20pm
R+ [14/21] 15535 Lec 027 NRG 4203 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Hays, Jerry
Lab 027 NRG 4207 W 4:10pm - 5:05pm
R+ [11/21] 15536 Lec 028 NRG 4203 MW 7:50pm - 9:10pm OH Tucker, Wesley
Lab 028 NRG 4207 W 6:50pm - 7:40pm
R+ [14/21] 15540 Lec 034 NRG 4250 S 1:00pm - 3:45pm OH Rosner, Steven
Lab 034 NRG 4207 S 12:00pm - 12:50pm
R+ [14/21] 15537 Lec 029 NRG 4250 TTh 9:10am - 10:30am OH Peoples, Reed
Lab 029 NRG 4207 Th 8:10am - 9:00am
R+ [18/21] 15538 Lec 031 NRG 4251 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Perkins, Kimberly
Lab 031 NRG 4207 Th 2:50pm - 3:50pm
R+ [17/23] 15521 Lec 008 PIN 301 M 6:00pm - 8:45pm OH Stanley, Danielle
Lab 008 PIN 309 M 8:50pm - 9:40pm
R+ [15/23] 15520 Lec 007 PIN 301 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Barton, Mary
Lab 007 PIN 309 T 9:35am - 10:30am
R+ [22/24] 15522 Lec 009 RGC 124 MW 9:10am - 10:30am OH Sandoz, Lea
Lab 009 RGC 109 W 8:10am - 9:00am
R+ [18/24] 15524 Lec 011 RGC 124 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH White, Denise
Lab 011 RGC 109 W 1:25pm - 2:20pm
R+ [18/24] 15515 Lec 001 RGC 124 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Sandoz, Lea
Lab 001 RGC 109 M 4:10pm - 5:10pm
R+ [13/24] 15526 Lec 013 RGC 124 TTh 10:35am - 11:55am OH White, Denise
Lab 013 RGC 109 Th 12:00pm - 12:55pm
R+ [18/24] 15662 Lec 023 RRC 3207.00 MW 12:10pm - 1:30pm OH Jacobs, Norma
Lab 023 RRC TBA TBA
R+ [14/24] 15517 Lec 003 RRC 2226.00 MW 5:40pm - 7:00pm OH Brennan, Jeffrey
Lab 003 RRC TBA TBA
R+ [20/24] 21087 Lec 004 RRC 2321.00 TTh 9:10am - 10:30am OH Nobles, Tracie
Lab 004 RRC TBA TBA
R+ [16/24] 21088 Lec 016 RRC 3222.00 TTh 5:20pm - 6:40pm OH Hays, Jerry
Lab 016 RRC TBA TBA
R+ [16/24] 15528 Lec 015 RVS 9113 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Briceno, Henry
Lab 015 RVS 9138 M 12:00pm - 12:55pm
R+ [21/24] 15531 Lec 020 RVS 9116 T 5:40pm - 8:20pm OH Geppert, June
Lab 020 RVS 9138 T 8:30pm - 9:20pm
R+ [17/22] 15529 Lec 017 RVS 9113 TTh 9:10am - 10:30am OH Floyd, David
Lab 017 RVS 9138 Th 10:35am - 11:30am
R+ [17/24] 15525 Lec 012 SAC 1304 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Geppert, June
Lab 012 SAC 1209 W 2:50pm - 3:45pm
R+ [19/24] 15527 Lec 014 SAC 1319 TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Polzin, Rebecca
Lab 014 SAC 1208 T 7:00pm - 7:55pm
R+ [17/24] 15518 Lec 005 SMG 130 TTh 10:35am - 11:55am OH Geppert, June
Lab 005 SMG 121 Th 9:40am - 10:30am
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial
B+ [14/22] 15553 Lec 018 CYP 2223 TTh 10:35am - 11:55am OH Proesel, Steven
Lab 018 CYP 2222 Th 12:00pm - 12:50pm
B+ [20/21] 15547 Lec 011 NRG 4249 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Peoples, Reed
Lab 011 NRG 4207 M 11:00am - 11:50am
B+ [9/21] 15548 Lec 012 NRG 4250 MW 5:40pm - 7:00pm OH Hester, John
Lab 012 NRG 4207 M 7:05pm - 7:55pm
B+ [12/21] 15549 Lec 013 NRG 4220 TTh 9:10am - 10:30am OH Jacobs, Norma
Lab 013 NRG 4207 T 8:10am - 9:00am
B+ [16/23] 15542 Lec 002 PIN 301 W 7:00pm - 9:40pm OH Hayes, Patricia
Lab 002 PIN 309 W 6:00pm - 6:50pm
B+ [20/24] 15544 Lec 004 RGC 111 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hauser, Virginia
Lab 004 RGC 109 T 12:00pm - 12:55pm
B+ [19/24] 21090 Lec 009 RRC 3233.00 MW 6:40pm - 8:00pm OH Mings, Angelica
Lab 009 RRC TBA TBA
B+ [19/24] 15550 Lec 015 RVS 9116 S 10:00am - 12:40pm OH Ross, Anthony
Lab 015 RVS 9113 S 9:00am - 9:55am
B+ [16/24] 15546 Lec 008 RVS 9116 TTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Floyd, David
Lab 008 RVS 9138 T 1:25pm - 2:15pm
B+ [20/24] 15545 Lec 006 SAC 1304 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Geppert, June
Lab 006 SAC 1209 M 11:00am - 11:50am
ACNT 2303 Intermediate Accounting I
B+ [15/24] 15569 Lec 001 RGC A257 M 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH Lovick, Cynthia
B+ [21/24] 15570 Lec 002 RGC 126 T 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH Lovick, Cynthia
B+ [14/24] 21448 Lec 003 RGC 3310 Th 6:30pm - 9:15pm OH Lovick, Cynthia
ACNT 2304 Intermediate Accounting II
B+ [15/24] 15571 Lec 002 RGC 124 W 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH Lovick, Cynthia
ACNT 2309 Cost Accounting
B+ [13/22] 21436 Lec 001 RVS 9113 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Floyd, David
B+ [21/26] 15572 Lec 002 RVS 9114 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Floyd, David
ACNT 2330 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
B+ [23/28] 15573 Lec 001 SAC 1315 S 10:00am - 12:40pm OH Ammons, Sheila
Lab 001 SAC TBA TBA
B+ [19/28] 15574 Lec 002 SAC 1315 S 1:30pm - 4:10pm OH Ammons, Sheila
Lab 002 SAC TBA TBA
ACNT 2331 Internal Control and Auditing
B+ [19/24] 15575 Lec 001 NRG 4203 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Perkins, Kimberly
ACNT 2333 Advanced Accounting
B+ [18/28] 15576 Lec 001 SAC 1315 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Ammons, Sheila
Lab 001 SAC TBA TBA
ACNT 2371 Small Business Accounting
B+ [22/24] 15577 Lec 001 EVC 8306 MW 1:25pm - 2:15pm OH Voss, William
Lab 001 EVC 8306 MW 2:15pm - 3:10pm
ACNT 2375 Advanced Theory and Problems in Accounting
B+ [17/24] 15578 Lec 001 SAC 1318 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Ammons, Sheila
For permission to enroll, send an e-mail to Sheila Ammons (sammons@austincc.edu).
List the accounting courses that you have completed.
ACNT 2376 Financial Statement Analysis
B+ [18/24] 15579 Lec 001 EVC 8111 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH White, Denise
Lab 001 EVC TBA TBA
ACNT 2388 Internship -- Accounting
P+ [7/12] 15580 Int 001 EVC 8341.0 MW 4:10pm - 5:25pm OH Voss, William
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting
B+ [16/24] 20351 Lec 001 EVC 8306 MW 5:40pm - 6:50pm OH Fink, Jason
Lab 001 EVC 8306 MW 7:00pm - 8:10pm
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I--Financial
R+ [15/24] 20347 Lec 021 EVC 8310 MW 5:30pm - 7:10pm OH Leiva, Catalina
Lab 021 EVC 8310 W 7:25pm - 8:35pm
R+ [14/21] 20348 Lec 033 NRG 4250 MW 7:00am - 8:45am OH Pumphret, James
Lab 033 NRG 4207 W 8:50am - 9:55am
R+ [18/24] 20349 Lec 035 RGC A250 TTh 8:20pm - 9:35pm OH Hayes, Patricia
Lab 035 RGC 109 Th 7:15pm - 8:05pm
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial
B+ [13/21] 20350 Lec 010 NRG 4203 F 9:10am - 12:45pm OH Proesel, Steven
Lab 010 NRG 4207 F 12:50pm - 2:10pm
8 Week Session October 18 - December 12
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial
B+ [21/24] 20167 Lec 005 EVC 8301 MW 5:40pm - 8:10pm OH Floyd, David
Lab 005 EVC 8301 MW 8:10pm - 9:05pm
B+ [20/21] 20168 Lec 014 NRG 4203 TTh 12:00pm - 2:45pm OH Peoples, Reed
Lab 014 NRG 4207 TTh 11:00am - 11:50am
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual
B+ [26/50] 15555 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Nobles, Tracie
15555 - Internet access required. T. Nobles, 223.0182, email: tnobles@austincc.edu
- For MANDATORY orientation information, visit www.austincc.edu/tnobles/
ACNT 1391 Special Topics in Accounting
B [19/24] 15561 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jacobs, Norma
15561 - Internet access required. N. Jacobs, 223.0181, www.austincc.edu/njacobs
- For MANDATORY Online orientation information, email: njacobs@austincc.edu
ACNT 1393 Special Topics in Taxation
B+ [21/24] 15563 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Nobles, Tracie
15563 - Internet access required. T. Nobles, 223.0182, email: tnobles@austincc.edu
- For MANDATORY orientation information, visit www.austincc.edu/tnobles/
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I--Financial
R+ [36/50] 15532 DIL 022 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Ammons, Sheila
Lab 022 ONL DIL TBA
15532 - Req: Internet access, Word & Excel. S. Ammons, 223.9216, email: sammons@austincc.edu
- Before enrolling visit www.austincc.edu/sammons for course information & instructions
for MANDATORY online orientation.
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial
B+ [27/50] 15541 DIL 001 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Lovick, Cynthia
15541 - Required: Internet access, basic Excel skills and completion of ACCT 2301
with min. of C. - Information on registration & MANDATORY online orientation at
www.austincc.edu/cynthiam. Instructor: C. Lovick, 223.3757, email: cynthiam@austincc.edu
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
ACNT 1370 Accounting Ethics
O+ [14/24] 28555 DIL 003 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jacobs, Norma
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I -- Non-Business Majors
A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized (QuickBooks) setting. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle, preparing basic financial statements, bank reconciliations, payroll and basic small business income tax issues.
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting
Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records, making management decisions, and processing common business applications with primary emphasis on a general ledger package (QuickBooks). Develops further skills in maintaining accounting records, provides in-depth exposure to accounts receivable/accounts payable, payroll and inventory modules. Prerequisite: ACNT 1403.
ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual
Basic instruction in the tax laws as currently implemented by the Internal Revenue Service, providing a working knowledge of preparing taxes for individuals. Emphasis on federal income tax law; individual income, exclusions, deductions, credits, gains, etc.; and incorporating these concepts into individual tax filing requirements. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 or equivalent.
ACNT 1347 Federal Income Tax for Partnerships and Corporations
Introduction to the tax laws as currently implemented by the Internal Revenue Service providing a working knowledge of applying and interpreting federal tax law for, as well as preparing taxes for, partnerships, S Corporations, and corporations. Prerequisite: ACNT 1331 or equivalent.
ACNT 1370 Accounting Ethics
This course will serve as a general introduction to professional ethics in the accounting and business environments. We will discuss the fundamental ethical issues of business and society, the roles and responsibilities of accounting and auditing professionals, ethical behavior by management, and legal and professional guidelines that address the ethical concerns of society. Prerequisite: ACNT 2331.
ACNT 1371 Business Applications in Accounting
Overview of accounting information system and accounting cycle, financial statement preparation and time value of money applications. Introduction to research and writing for accountants. Prerequisite: Completion of or co-enrollment in ACCT 2302.
ACNT 1391 Special Topics in Accounting
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Accounting Theory - Survey of current accounting theory, including historical development of accounting standards, the role of the FASB, SEC and other bodies on the standard-setting process; the FASB's Conceptual Framework project; concepts of income and valuation.
Business Fraud and Abuse - Course will provide an overview of how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved.
Internal Auditing: Principles and Techniques- An introduction to principles and techniques commonly used in the practice of internal auditing. Course will provide a solid foundation in internal audit theory and applications, and introduce students to official pronouncements of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
ACNT 1392 Special Topics in Accounting Technician
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Includes an examination of current accounting trends and topics in business and industry. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. Examples include industry-specific subjects such as mortgage banking, real estate, insurance and fund accounting.
Basic Income Tax Preparation--This course will provide elementary coverage of both individual and business federal income taxation. Specific attention is given to actual preparation of basic federal income tax returns using tax preparation software. Major topics include: The Individual Income Tax; Credits and Special Taxes; Accounting Periods, Methods, and Depreciation; Capital Gains and Losses; Partnership Taxation; and The Corporate Income Tax. Tax preparation software will be utilized in completing simulated tax returns.
Prerequisite: ACNT 1404 and ACNT 2371.
ACNT 1393 Special Topics in Taxation
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Tax Research--Tax research which includes extensive on-line research. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
Prerequisite: ACNT 1347.
ACNT 1403 Introduction to Accounting I
A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment (Peachtree). Emphasizes an understanding of the complete accounting cycle, preparation of basic financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
ACNT 1404 Introduction to Accounting II
A continuation of the first course with emphasis on merchandising transactions, notes payable and receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment; continued mastery of accounting software (Peachtree). Prerequisite: ACNT 1403.
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I--Financial
An introduction to financial accounting concepts and the communication of financial information to external users. Examines the accounting process, transaction analysis, asset and equity accounting, financial statement preparation and analysis, and related topics. Prerequisite: Before enrolling in ACCT 2301, it is advisable to 1) have taken the equivalent of ACNT 1403 or BUSI 1301; or 2) have recently taken high school bookkeeping; or 3) have acquired relevant work experience. Although not required, the equivalent of MATH 1324 provides a good foundation for ACCT 2301. Basic computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software are recommended for all accounting courses. If you have any questions, consult with an accounting advisor.
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II--Managerial
Introduction to communicating accounting information to internal users (enterprise managers). A study of the fundamentals of managerial accounting. Emphasis on accounting for a manufacturing concern, budgeting, planning, management decision making, and analysis of financial reports. Topics also include cost behavior and control, product cost accumulation and pricing, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 2301.
ACNT 2303 Intermediate Accounting I
Critical analysis of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, and theory underlying the preparation of financial statements. Emphasis on current theory and practice. An intense study of accounting standards and principles used by accounting professionals for disclosing accounting information related to enterprise assets. Examines professional accounting pronouncements for measuring, recording, and reporting of asset values. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302 and ACNT 1371.
ACNT 2304 Intermediate Accounting II
Continued in-depth analysis of the accounting standards and principles for preparing financial statements; recording, analyzing, and disclosing accounting information related to liabilities, owners' equities, funds flow; comparative analysis; and related topics. Prerequisite: ACNT 2303 or equivalent.
ACNT 2309 Cost Accounting
A study of budgeting and cost control systems including a detailed study of manufacturing cost accounts and reports, job order costing, and process costing. Includes introduction to alternative costing methods such as activity-based and just-in-time costing. Reviews planning of profit, cost, sales, cost and profit analysis, profit performance, and measurements. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.
ACNT 2330 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
Basic concepts and techniques of fund accounting, financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. Accounting cycle for funds and account groups and related financial statements. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302.
ACNT 2331 Internal Control and Auditing
A study of internal control and auditing standards and processes used by internal auditors, managers, and independent public accountants. Includes responsibilities of auditors, development of audit programs, accumulation of audit evidence and reporting. Prerequisite: ACNT 2304 or equivalent.
ACNT 2333 Advanced Accounting
Methods of measuring and communicating economic information, including consolidated statements, partnerships, real estate, foreign operations, and fund units. Prerequisite: ACNT 2304 or equivalent.
ACNT 2371 Small Business Accounting
A review of accounting procedures relevant to accounting for small businesses, with an emphasis on computerized applications and hands-on familiarity. Areas to be addressed include: journals ordinarily used for small businesses; payroll and related reporting; reporting for taxes other than income taxes; reconciliation and analysis of the cash account; tax accounting practices relevant to financial accounting. Prerequisite: ACNT 1404 and ACNT 1311.
ACNT 2375 Advanced Theory and Problems in Accounting
As a capstone experience, students use case studies, database research and group projects to apply knowledge obtained in previous accounting courses. Case studies incorporate managerial, governmental, tax, audit, internal control, accounting information system and financial accounting issues. Prerequisite: Student must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of upper level accounting coursework.
ACNT 2376 Financial Statement Analysis
A study of the process of evaluating financial statements and reporting. In addition to analytic techniques, topics include prospective analysis of the enterprise, business valuation, current reporting trends and issues, SEC reporting, segment reporting and full disclosure. Prerequisite: ACNT 2304.
ACNT 2388 Internship -- Accounting
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. A student will work a minimum of 12 hours per week at an accounting job approved by the Accounting Internship Advisor. Additionally, students will meet with an Accounting Instructor for one hour per week to review the students' progress and discuss related issues. Prerequisite: Student must be in last semester of course work required for the associates degree and have completed a minimum of 15 hours of accounting course work. Instructor approval required.